Lake Elsinore
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Elsinore 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Elsinore for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Free social trail run in Newport Coast covering about 6.5 miles and 1,000 feet of climb, on hilly and rocky trails; participants should have trail experience.
A multi-distance ultramarathon week at Lake Perris featuring a 200-mile race with 44,000+ feet of gain, multi-lap courses, pacer rules and cash prizes for 100/200 podiums.
Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park near San Juan Capistrano offering 10K, half, 35K, marathon and 50K on well marked singletrack and fire roads.
A 3.6 mile trail loop at Coastal Peak Park with about 585 ft gain per loop through coastal sage scrub and riparian canyons; part of the Southern California UltraRunner Grand Prix Series.
November 2026
Trail trail running in Silverado, California on November 7, 2026, with marathon, 25k, half and 10K courses out of Black Star Canyon and notable elevation gain.
Fixed-time trail runs of 3, 6 and 8 hours on an approximately 2.75 mile loop through O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon, CA.
One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.
December 2026
Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park on December 12, 2026 include 15k, 6k and a 1k kids run with a $2,000 prize for the 15k.
January 2027
A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Perris with 5K, 10K, 21K and kids races on a flat, scenic course near Perris, California.
A 24 hour trail race in Perris, CA on January 29, 2027 featuring a 7 mile loop with 1,631 ft of climb and both individual and four person team options.
February 2027
A chip timed 5k run and walk at Akash Winery & Vineyards in Temecula on February 28, 2027. Registration includes a t-shirt, a collapsible wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.
March 2027
Muddy Dash Irvine on March 6, 2027 at Oak Canyon Park is a family friendly 5K mud run with obstacles, mud pits, slides, and a post race party.
A family-friendly 5K mud run with obstacles, mud pits, slides, a pre-party and a post-race party at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium on March 13, 2027.
Obstacle course event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5K courses, Infinity laps, a Mudder Village festival, and finisher rewards.
Tough Mudder Los Angeles at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 features 15K and 5K obstacle courses, Infinity laps, and spectator options.
April 2027
Trail runs and gravel bike routes around Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, CA on April 3–4, 2027, with distances from 1 mile to marathon plus youth and stroller options.
Experience the coastal trails of Crystal Cove State Park with a 6K or 10 mile trail run featuring canyon climbs and views of the Pacific Ocean.
Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Pala Fox Raceway including Sprint, Super, kids races and spectator access with mud pits rope climbs and a festival finish.